Harvey Prize

The Harvey Prize rewards excellence by recognizing breakthroughs in science and technology. The monetary Prize is a banner of recognition for men and women who have truly contributed to the progress of humanity. No less, however, the Prize is a source of inspiration. Serving as stimulus, the award urges scientists and scholars forward to further accomplishment.

Two prizes for 2025-26 nominations will be awarded in the field of "Science and Technology". A description of the Harvey Prize, a list of previous laureates, guidelines, a nomination form and general information, may be found on the Harvey Prize website. 

The nomination form should be accompanied by the candidate's complete and current curriculum vitae, list of publications and a summary of the candidate’s achievements, describing the contributions, importance and impact of the candidate’s work. In addition, please attach a list of 3-5 names of potential referees. Please note that the award may be granted to an individual or to a group of up to three recipients.

Deadline for submissions to the University Executive Board: by April 3, 2026 to Jenny Petermann, Office of the Rector/Academic Committees - phone:+49351 463 42318,